We are an innovative and forward-thinking company, seeking a proactive and meticulous part-time Finance Manager to join our dynamic team.

As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of our company, working directly under the guidance of the CEO and the company’s external financial advisors.

Your responsibilities will encompass managing day-to-day financial activities, maintaining accurate bookkeeping with proficiency in Xero, and preparing management accounts for board reports.

You will also coordinate staff timesheets, manage grant claims with Innovate UK, audit staff expenses, and liaise with the company's financial advisors. This role requires a blend of technical financial expertise and strong communication skills to ensure efficient financial management and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Your efforts will directly contribute to the strategic financial planning and overall success of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations Management: Oversee and manage daily financial operations, ensuring all financial activities are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with legal standards.
Bookkeeping: Maintain comprehensive financial records using Xero accounting software. Applicants must have proven expertise in Xero to manage all aspects of bookkeeping effectively.
Manual Journals: Prepare and manage manual journals.
Grant Management: Coordinate with staff to maintain accurate time sheets and manage grant claims, specifically with Innovate UK, ensuring all claims and documentation are processed timely and correctly.
Expense Audits: Conduct audits of staff expenses and mileage claims to ensure compliance with company policies and accuracy of the claims.
Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management accounts to be reviewed during board meetings, including detailed financial reports and analyses to aid in decision-making processes.
Liaison: Act as the primary financial contact for the company, liaising with financial advisors and other external parties to ensure optimal financial strategies are implemented.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting (CPA preferred)
Demonstrable experience with Xero accounting software is essential.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Strong ability to use cloud based financial tools for bookkeeping, SaaS revenue recognition, management accounts etc.
Strong understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office; familiarity with cloud based financial tools for bookkeeping, SaaS revenue recognition, management accounts such as Xero, Fathom, Maxio, Excel
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Other Benefits:

All equipment provided: Laptop / computer equipment as required.

Location:You will be entitled to a flexible hybrid working arrangement, working primarily from home, with flexible working hours.

Holiday entitlement:

25 Bookable annual leave days per year.
Those 25 days do not include Bank Holidays.
Strolll will close for a period of time over Christmas, this is additional to the 25 bookable days.

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